Location
Coonawarra is situated in the
south east of South Australia and is an area that is about 15km
long and 2 km wide. It is approximately 4.5 hours drive from the heart
of Melbourne or 4 hours from Adelaide. It sits at 37 Degrees latitude
which is 450km closer to the equator than Bordeaux.
Terrior Coonawarra experiences warm dry summers and cool wet
winters. Generally the cooler the climate the more balanced the flavours
and Coonawarra is known for having one of the longest ripening
seasons of the world. The approximate annual rainfall is 628mm which is
similar to the regions of Bordeaux in France which is well known for its
Cabernet producing qualities. Average summer temperature is 18.8 °C
whilst the average winter temperature is 9.8 °C.
Coonawarra is world renowned for its 'terra rossa' soil -
rich red clay over limestone that is well drained, a key element in
premium grape growing. A water table runs underneath the soil providing
much needed moisture to the vines where they need it. Thirteen old
coastlines run from north to south.
For more on Coonawarra's Terrior please click here
How to get there It is relatively easy to get to Coonawarra
and there are many options available. The nearest airport to
Coonawarra is located in Mt Gambier a handy thirty minute drive south.
There are two major airlines that service Mt Gambier daily, O'Connor
Airlines and Regional Express (REX). Please use the links provided
below for flight times, costs and bookings.
Regional Express
www.rex.com.au
O'Connor Airlines
www.oconner-airlines.com.au
The following Hire Car
services are also available from the Mt Gambier airport terminal.
Hertz www.hertz.com.au
Avis www.avis.com
Budget
www.budget-car-hire.com.au
Visitors can also make their way to Coonawarra using state bus services,
Premier Stateliner.
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